US Bridges

SH 225/CLEBURNE CO over Creek

Fair

Cleburne County, Arkansas · 2.2 MI N SH 356 · Structure no. 0000000000X0187

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,018
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 225/CLEBURNE CO over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 225/CLEBURNE CO over Creek in Cleburne County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,018 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,536 by 2028. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 225/CLEBURNE CO
CrossesCreek
Location2.2 MI N SH 356
RouteState Highway 225
Coordinates35.44142, -92.2195
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,018 (2018)
Projected traffic1,536 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 225/CLEBURNE CO over Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 225/CLEBURNE CO over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 225/CLEBURNE CO over Creek carry?

About 1,018 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 225/CLEBURNE CO over Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns SH 225/CLEBURNE CO over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.